1 Ayers Cottages, Clement Street, Swanley, KENT, BR8 7PG

construction of balcony at rear of garage/store for use of first floor as home arts and crafts studio and raising of roof by 1.0m

Authority: Dartford Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Dade E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt
The effects of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the main dwelling and area

What decided it

The proposed development's volumetric increase of approximately 19% falls significantly below the 30% threshold set by Policy DP22, and the proposal would appear proportionate, subservient and not prominent within its rural setting, satisfying both Green Belt and character and appearance requirements.

Framework references: 147, 149

Plan policies cited: Policy DP22, Policy CS11, Policy DP2, Policy DP7

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